On April 29, 2014, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) and UNITED SIKHS announced that they had filed three complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) against Boomers! amusement park, a subsidiary of Palace Entertainment Ltd., for barring park attendees wearing religious head coverings from its Go-Kart rides.
Below is a list of media appearances CAIR staff have made regarding the case:
– Additional Coverage –
Muslims, Sikhs object to headscarf ban at California go-kart parks
APRIL 29, 2014 | Reuters
Muslim group says Boomers’ headgear ban on rides is discriminatory
APRIL 28, 2014 | Orange County Register
Civil liberties groups target Boomers’ headwear ban
APRIL 30, 2014 | Desert Sun
Muslims and Sikhs Turned Away From Amusement Park
MAY 1, 2014 | FOX 40
CA Religious Groups to File Discrimination Complaints Against Boomers
APRIL 29, 2014 | NBC Southern California
State asked to investigate religious discrimination claim
APRIL 30, 2014 | San Francisco Chronicle
Boomers! in Irvine Blasted for Two Incidents Involving Muslim Kids at Go-Karts: Update
APRIL 29, 2014 | Orange County Weekly
Muslims, Sikhs Criticize Boomers for Barring Religious Head Dressings
APRIL 29, 2014 | Patch.com
